Board Member, Bladder Cancer Canada (Volunteer)

Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of BCC’s mission, goals, by-laws, financial position and board structure
• Collaborate with Board Members, the Executive Director and the BCC Chair on current issues and challenges specific to BCC
• Provide leadership and actively advocate for BCC’s priorities including its fundraising efforts
• Lead or participate in a project or area of expertise, as agreed upon by the board (e.g. Legal, Healthcare, Communications, Fundraising, BCC Awareness Walk, public awareness campaign)
• Where appropriate, cultivate relationships, promote communication and act as a front-line representative with identified stakeholders, media, bladder cancer patients/caregivers and/or the general public
• Develop an understanding of the disease and the current challenges that face bladder cancer patients/caregivers
• Provide insight and recommendations to the board where appropriate regarding concerns relevant to your areas of expertise and experience (e.g. legal, IT, finance, communications, fundraising)
• Create awareness of BCC and specific BCC events in your local area though various methods of communication
• Use personal and professional skills, relationships, and knowledge for the advancement of BCC
• On occasion, attend local meetings and/or special events as a representative of the organization

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of bladder cancer and the issues that face patients and/or caregivers or a strong desire to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate effectively in face to face and virtual board meetings
• Positive, motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional background in law or healthcare considered an asset
• Bilingual considered an asset
• Knowledge of current issues and trends, particularly related to health, cancer, and the non-profit sector would be an asset.

Training Provided by BCC:

• BCC Volunteer Orientation
• Board Manual
• Annual training relevant to BOD position

Time Commitment & Location:

• 3-year term
• Unless unavoidably absent, attend and participate in all board related meetings.
• Attend local patient conferences and/or meetings as required
• Board meetings are conducted 4-6 times a year via teleconference
• 1-4 hours per week may be required to respond to emails and/or telephone calls.
• Additional time commitments may be required in the weeks and/or days leading up to meetings and/or special events and in the management of projects undertaken
• Additional time may be required to support committee work e.g., Board standing committee and/or initiative-specific committee

Benefits & Rewards:

• Making a difference in the lives of people living with bladder cancer
• Networking with others
• Gaining valuable knowledge about bladder cancer, current research, and treatment options
• Further development of leadership/governance skills and experience
• Opportunity to contribute personal and professional knowledge and experience